Entry requirements for students applying from Denmark

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

We will accept either:

• Award of the Studentereksamen with an overall average of 7 with high level subjects at 10,7,7
• Award of the Højere Forberedelseseksamen with an overall average of 7 with high level subjects at 10,7,7

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

• The award of Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution with a minimum of 7/12 or 7/13 overall
• Equivalent to a good 2:1 in a UK first degree

If your country’s qualifications are not listed, please contact us at��international@courtauld.ac.uk��– we will be happy to provide a grade equivalency

English Language Requirements

• International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic / for UKVI) with an overall bandwidth of 7.0 or above, with no less than 6.5 in Reading and Writing (must be��taken within 2 years of the start of the programme)
• Cambridge English C1 Advanced: 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in Reading and Writing
• Cambridge English C2 Proficiency: 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in Reading and Writing

Please visit the English Language Requirements page for more information and criteria, as well as further foreign language requirements.

Funding for Danish Applicants

Information on financial support for international students can be found here.

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Entry requirements for students applying from Norway

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

• Award of the Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole with an average of 4.3 in the common core subjects and grades 5,4 in two relevant final year subjects

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

• The award of a Bachelor’s degree (Bachelorgrad) from a recognised institution with a minimum of B overall.
• Equivalent to a good 2:1 in a UK first degree

If your country’s qualifications are not listed, please contact us at international@courtauld.ac.uk – we will be happy to provide a grade equivalency.

English Language Requirements

• International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic / for UKVI) with an overall bandwidth of 7.0 or above, with no less than 6.5 in Reading and Writing (must be��taken within 2 years of the start of the programme)
• Cambridge English C1 Advanced: 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in Reading and Writing
• Cambridge English C2 Proficiency: 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in Reading and Writing

Please visit the English Language Requirements page for more information and criteria, as well as further foreign language requirements.

Funding for Norwegian Applicants

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Entry requirements for students applying from Sweden

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

• Award of the Fullstandigt Slutbetyg fran Gymnasasieskolan /Avgangsbetyg with B in at least 1000 points, plus B or C in a further 1000 points to include B in relevant subjects

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

• The award of a Bachelor’s degree (Kandidatexamen) from a recognised institution with a minimum of BA /4 (5U scale) or B / Very Good (AF scale), or BA / Pass with Credit (UM scale) overall.
• Equivalent to a good 2:1 in a UK first degree.

If your country’s qualifications are not listed, please contact us at international@courtauld.ac.uk – we will be happy to provide a grade equivalency.

English Language Requirements

• International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic / for UKVI) with an overall bandwidth of 7.0 or above, with no less than 6.5 in Reading and Writing (must be��taken within 2 years of the start of the programme)
• Cambridge English C1 Advanced: 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in Reading and Writing
• Cambridge English C2 Proficiency: 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in Reading and Writing

Please visit the English Language Requirements page for more information and criteria, as well as further foreign language requirements.

Funding for Swedish Applicants

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EU/EEA/Swiss Nationals

Students with Pre-Settled or Settled Status

If you hold a relevant status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) you will be able to continue to live, work and study in the UK without restrictions whilst you hold valid Pre-Settled/Settled Status.

Presuming you hold valid Pre-settled/Settled status, you will not be required to take any further action to regulate your immigration permission to be in the UK, though be aware that we will require evidence of your status at enrolment.

Full information on your rights as a Pre-Settled/Settled student can be found on the UKCISA . It is extremely important that you are familiar with the rules governing Pre-Settled and Settled Status so as not to forfeit your rights to live and study in the UK.

Applying for a Student Visa

Please consult the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for full information on the student route visa application process.

The process can be summarised as follows:
1. Receive an unconditional offer from The Ģ����Ƶ, pay your deposit and (where applicable) submit all required financial and English language documents.
2. Receive your unique CAS letter (including CAS number) from the Ģ����Ƶ.
3. Apply for the student route visa.

Unconditional Offer

Once you have met all conditions of your offer to study with us, paid your deposit and had your place on one of our courses confirmed, you will be made an unconditional offer to study at the Ģ����Ƶ.

Please note that although an unconditional offer confirms you have met the academic requirements of your chosen course, it does not guarantee that you will be issued a CAS – this is a separate process that may require additional documentation, in line with the UKVI’s requirements.

If you don’t meet the requirements for a CAS you will be unable to apply for a student route visa.

Academic conditions

Your offer email will include details of the academic conditions you must meet before we can consider your place as unconditional. Please ensure that you submit all required documentation to us by no later than 14th August. Without these documents we are unable to make you an unconditional offer or issue your CAS letter.

English language conditions

We may have asked you to prove your English language ability through a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of our offer conditions. These results should be submitted to the Ģ����Ƶ once they have been achieved.

The UKVI may also ask to see evidence of your English language ability when you apply for your visa, so make sure your SELT results are available once you begin the application process.

Please note that the new IELTS Online test is not suitable for immigration purposes. If you intend to use an IELTS qualification to prove your English language ability, please ensure you register for the test.

Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

Once you have received an unconditional offer to study at the Ģ����Ƶ, we will begin the process of issuing your CAS letter. As part of this process, we may ask you for further information that was not supplied as part of your application to our programmes.

Financial evidence

We may ask you to prove that you are able to afford the tuition fees for your course, and the living expenses to study in London. Please see the UKVI website for more information.

UKVI calculates the London living costs to be £1,483 per month for up to 9 months, totalling £13,347. This includes all costs; rent, food, transport and entertainment.

You will only need to show evidence of funds for your first year of study.

If you have already been in the UK on a visa for more than 1 year you do not need to provide financial evidence.

You may be asked to provide:

• Bank statements showing enough funds to cover living costs and tuition fees (excluding payments already made, i.e. your £1,000 deposit). These funds must be in account for 28 consecutive days, with end of this period being within 31 days of your visa application.
• The funds must be in an account that you have access to. Accounts that hold funds to a certain date (prior to your joining us) or don’t allow immediate withdrawals are not accepted.
• If the account is in your parent/legal guardian’s name, your birth certificate or official documentation confirming your relationship will be required. A letter from the account holder confirming that you have access to their funds for your study will also be required.

The UKVI may also ask to see proof of funds, so make sure your financial evidence is available once you begin the application process.

Please see the UKVI website for more information.

CAS number

Once all documents have been approved and you hold an unconditional offer, the Ģ����Ƶ will issue a CAS letter including your CAS number.

You will need to include your CAS number in the application for your student visa.

CAS issuance typically commences from the month of May onwards, for that year’s respective intake.

Application Process

Applications must be made via the UKVI .

You can apply for your visa up to 6 months prior to the start of your course if you are applying from outside the UK, or up to 3 months if applying from inside the UK.

UKVI Checklist

As part of your application process, UKVI will ask for:

Passport:

• Should ideally be valid for entire duration of course.
• Must be valid for at least six months from the course start date. E.g. if your course starts in September 2026, the passport you use to apply for your visa must be valid until at least March 2027.
• You may be required to post to a visa office. The average turnaround time is 3 weeks but please check local guidance as this can vary. We recommend using��tracked/recorded delivery if posting your passport.

Visa application fee:

• The cost to apply for a student visa is £524.

Immigration health surcharge (IHS):

• The cost of the IHS is £776 per year.
• Entitles you to use the UK healthcare system (NHS).
• More information can be found .

SELT:

• If required, see exceptions .

Academic qualifications:

• You may need to show proof of the academic qualifications used to apply to the Ģ����Ƶ.

Proof of finance:

• See CAS section above for the types of documents you may be asked to provide as part of your visa application.

Confirmation letter if financially sponsored:

• Proof of any educational loans you are receiving to study from an external body.
• Note: Ģ����Ƶ scholarships do not count as sponsorship.

Letter from parents/guardians:

• If you are receiving financial support from parents/guardians, you may need to prove you have access to the required funds – see CAS section above.

Parent/guardian consent if under-18:

• A letter confirming you have the permission of your parent/guardian to study if you are under 18.

Tuberculosis test:

• Depending on the country you are from, or live/have lived in.
• This is subject to exceptions – please see the UKVI for a list of countries that require a tuberculosis test.

CAS:

• Issued by the Ģ����Ƶ – see CAS section above for required documents.

Additional requirements

Biometric information

• You may be asked to visit a local visa office to have biometric information recorded.
• Staff may take a digital photograph of your face, scan your fingerprints, and ask you to provide a signature.

Additional ID photo

• You may be asked to provide an extra passport-style photo.

UKVI interview

• UKVI may ask you to attend a ‘spot check’ interview – this does not signify that there is an issue with your application.
• The purpose of the interview is to assess the genuineness of applicants, so the process usually involves questions about your immigration history, educational background, financial situation, and reasons for choosing the UK and your specific programme.

Key Deadlines

CAS issuance – commencing from May 2026.

Offer condition submission deadline – 14^th August 2026.

Welcome Week – TBC

Semester 1 – TBC

Graduate Visa (Post-Ģ����Ƶ)

Permission to stay under the Graduate route will enable international students to work or look for work after their studies for 2 years (18 months for those applying for a Graduate visa after 1 January 2027), or 3 years for PhD students. The work can be in any sector and at any level without any minimum salary requirements or the need for visa sponsorship.

Students studying on a Student visa will need to make an application in the UK to be granted permission under the route after successful completion of their degree. A Graduate Visa is not an entitlement for all students on a Student visa but students will need to become eligible to apply.

Please find the guidance on the UKCISA .

Useful Links

International Students – The Ģ����Ƶ

Contact

International Office – international@courtauld.ac.uk

Teaching and programme structure

Semester 1

The first semester focuses on a number of key areas that establish the theory and principles of preventive conservation and introduce the practical and intellectual skills needed by students. The programme begins by tracing the history of preventive conservation, its emergence as a discrete field of study and practice, the definition of the now well-established ‘agents of deterioration’ at the core of current practice and considering the ethical framework surrounding conservation decision-making.

Students are introduced to a broad range of historical materials found in collections and their interaction with the various agents of deterioration, including how scientific and technical study can inform this understanding. Topics covered will embrace photo-documentation, instrumental analytical methods, materials testing and chemical tests, and include guidance on selecting the appropriate techniques for a particular situation.

An emphasis is also placed on practical monitoring methods of monitoring deterioration processes and the agents of deterioration. Teaching will describe each agent, how it can be monitored and its impacts assessed. Assessment will include a monitoring exercise that familiarises students with different types of datalogger and the interpretation of the data produced.

Students will begin learning research skills to aid their preparation for subsequent modules and their final dissertation.

Semester 2

Teaching in the second semester strengthens students’ knowledge of preventive conservation theory and materials in cultural heritage objects and will move into applying this knowledge in situations likely to be encountered in future roles in the sector. The consideration of the principles and theory of preventive conservation will examine its interaction with interventive conservation treatments and look at how to commission and use expert advice and surveys. Emphasis will be placed on working with other professionals to establish priorities by assessing condition, value and significance, as a way to help develop policies and strategies.

Working together in small groups, students will conduct an environment survey project, using pre-existing environmental and condition data to consider a case study and offer their recommendations. A site visit helps to place taught elements in the context of a building and collection and highlights the practicalities of designing and implementing preventive conservation measures and monitoring programmes.

The development of research skills in the second semester will focus on helping students prepare a proposal for their MA dissertation project. Students will have a series of one-to-one tutorials to support their thesis research and writing, including a tutorial to review a draft submission.

Summer

In the Summer students work independently on their dissertation research to produce an 8000-word thesis. During their course students will also complete 100 hours of conservation volunteering at one or more heritage organisation. They will reflect on this experience in a short piece of writing for assessment and produce a short video or audio piece.

Programme outcomes

Upon completion of the MA Preventive Conservation, you will have:

• A sound knowledge of underlying principles and practices in preventive conservation, the use of risk assessment to identify priorities and the ethical framework that surrounds decision making.
• The ability to describe the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of materials encountered in collections and sites, their likely behaviour in response to their environment and methods to avoid, minimise or mitigate damage.
• The knowledge and experience required to collect and analyse data in order to identify hazards to collections, and to plan and execute measurement programmes to detect and monitor environmental parameters in storage or display.
• Practical experience of working as part of a team to design and execute preventive conservation measures and monitoring in the field.
• Skills in communication, project management, risk management that allow you to be persuasive and effective when working with diverse stakeholders in your future careers.
• Intellectual and practical skills that prepare you for working in a wide range of roles and contexts, or for further academic study.

Entry requirements

UK qualifications: Successful applicants will normally hold a Bachelor’s degree in either Fine Art, History of Art, or the Natural Sciences, and have achieved a good 2.1.

Overseas qualifications: Equivalent to a good 2.1 in a UK first degree (e.g. US applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above). Country-specific qualifications can be found��here.

Pre-Course Science: Students can apply to the course from either arts, humanities or science backgrounds, and all students will be asked to complete a pre-requisite online science course to prepare them for their studies.

English language requirements: If your first language is not English, we require proof of English language proficiency. If you are invited to the interview, it is recommended to submit your test results before the interview. If you are unable to do so, you will be asked to submit your test results no later than the acceptance deadline. Please see the English Language Requirements page.

Applications: Please see the How to Apply page for information.

Resources

The Conservation Department is equipped with extensive scientific laboratories and state-of-the-art facilities for the analysis of paintings and wall paintings. Both portable and bench-top equipment at the Department are available for teaching and research. The department houses major collections of easel painting samples, X-radiographs, wall painting fragments and wall painting samples from around the world, and the National Wall Painting Survey.

Students benefit from access to a wide range of research facilities at both the Institute and other parts of the University of London, as well as other major libraries nearby. Close collaboration with scientists and conservators in the national museums and heritage organisations offers further opportunities for training and research.

The Department is also closely linked with The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Centre for Buddhist Art and Conservation at the Ģ����Ƶ, and the specialist collection of literature on Asian art. Both the Conservation Department and the Ho Centre periodically hold conferences and public lectures in association with the Research Forum and museums and other institutions from outside the Ģ����Ƶ, and benefit from contributions by Visiting Conservators. The department also acts as a centre for conservation and art-historical advice to outside conservators, scholars and the public.

Accessibility

The Conservation Teaching studios are in the West Wing of Somerset House, access to which is via the access-controlled doors on the Upper Terrace. For those not in possession of an Access/ID card there is an intercom connected to our 24/7 staff security control room. There is a temporary access ramp providing access into the West Wing which may not necessarily be suitable for use by, for example, wheelchair users. Thus, for those requiring level access into the Conservation Studios this can be facilitated via our main Gallery entrance between the hours of 10:00 and 18:00. The Conservation Department is located across five floors, Lower Ground Floor through to the Third Floor. The main access to each of the floors is via a staircase which is 90cm wide. There is within the department a lift which services the Lower Ground to Second Floors of the department. Access to the third floor, which houses the analytical laboratory, is via the staircase only.

Some teaching as well as the Library is at our Vernon Square premises near King’s Cross. The Vernon Square premises are fully accessible, with two internal lifts servicing all floors. There is level access throughout the premises and thus into and out of all internal rooms. Access from the street into the premises is not level and there is small incline from street to the main entrance doors. There is ramped access into the premises. The main entrance doors into the premises operate automatically.

Offer holder events

• Admissions Webinar:��
• International Student Visa Webinars:
• Accommodation webinar:
• Postgraduate Offer Holder Social at The Ģ����Ƶ Gallery: Wednesday 11 June 2025
• Wellbeing webinar: July 2025

Event and booking details will be sent via email.

Accepting your offer and Paying your Deposit

To accept your offer and secure your place on your programme of study, you must pay a non-refundable deposit by the date indicated in your offer email. The deposit is deducted from your final tuition fee balance, with the deposit amount dependent on your fee status and confirmed in your offer email.

Deposit amounts:

Home: £500

Overseas: £1,000

To pay your deposit, please use our payment system ‘Flywire’: ��

If you do not pay your deposit by the acceptance date in your offer email, you will forfeit your place on the programme of study, which in turn may be offered to another applicant.

Please note the deposit is non-refundable if you decide to withdraw after accepting the offer.

You should pay the deposit even if your offer is conditional. Please note that your deposit will not be refunded if you have conditions to your offer and you fail to meet the conditions.

For additional information how we assess your fee status, please visit: /study/tuition-fees/fee-status-home-or-overseas/��

Submitting your offer conditions

If your offer is conditional, your offer email will include details of the conditions you must meet before we can consider your place as unconditional.

Please arrange to have official confirmation of your qualifications emailed to the Admissions team at pgadmissions@courtauld.ac.uk as soon as they are available. Confirmation of degree results should be from an official original transcript from your university.

If your offer is conditional upon an English Language proficiency test, please email an official copy of the result when it becomes available. After you have emailed us a copy of your transcript and/or English proficiency test, please retain the original document(s), as you may need to show us at enrolment.��

Please ensure that you email all required documentation to us by no later than 15 August. It is strongly recommended that those taking an English Language exam do so well in advance of this deadline. If you are taking an English exam and require a Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) to obtain a visa, please note that you will not be issued a CAS until you have met all conditions of your offer.��

We will inform you via email that your offer is unconditional once you meet the conditions of your offer. If you have paid your non-refundable security deposit your place on the programme of study will be held for you until your conditions are met.

If circumstances mean that you will not be able to submit your conditions by��15 August, please contact the Admissions Team at pgadmissions@courtauld.ac.uk

Accommodation

As a student at The Ģ����Ƶ, you have the opportunity to apply for a diverse selection of halls. With both self catering and catered options available, all halls are located within a commutable travel time of thirty minutes to both our Somerset House and Vernon Square premises.

Our accommodation application portal is now closed

More information on availability accommodation and how to apply can be found here:

/study/accommodation/

Applying for a visa

If you don’t have a full British passport, settled or pre-settled status in the UK, or hold another visa that allows you to study in the UK for your entire programme, you’ll likely require a student visa.��

In order to apply for a visa, you should visit the UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) website for guidance, or contact the British Embassy, Consulate or High Commission in your home country.������

Please be aware that the Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) can only be issued within 6 months prior to be beginning of the programme of study (or 3 months if you are applying from within the UK), and you must meet all the conditions of your offer before a CAS can be issued.��

If you believe that you require a visa to study in the UK, or have any questions relating to visas and immigration, please email international@courtauld.ac.uk.

International Students may find further information on our website at:

Next Steps

For those made offers before mid-March:

Depending on the programme(s) for which you have been made an offer, the Head of your Programme or your Special Option Tutor will contact you in the coming weeks with information about offer holder webinar(s). The webinars will be scheduled before the deadline to accept your offer.

These webinars will be an opportunity for you to meet with your Programme Lead / your Special Option tutor, and with the incoming cohort.

COURTAULD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Pre-Application

You must apply for a place on The Ģ����Ƶ’s Ph.D. programme by submitting a Pre-Application��before��17 November 2025. You are advised to apply for a place as soon as possible, in order to develop the best��application you can. Please read The Ģ����Ƶ’s guidance on applying, which is available here. You should consult with your proposed supervisor(s) before applying for funding and request a Proposed Supervisor’s statement for your Funding Application(s).

2. Develop your proposal

You should work with your proposed supervisor(s) to develop your��application. They will need to provide a supervisor statement in support of your application, and can advise on the drafting of the project proposal. You will also need to identify two referees for your Full Application who will be in a position to comment on the academic merit of your proposal and your suitability for any scholarship you have applied for.

3. Submit your funding��application

All Ģ����Ƶ Scholarships should be submitted using a single Ģ����Ƶ Scholarships Form (below). Candidates should tick those Scholarships for which they wish to be considered and for which they fulfil all the qualifying criteria.

Numbers of Ģ����Ƶ scholarships are limited and the process is highly competitive. Candidates are advised to apply for all�� sources of funding for which they are eligible, including all internal scholarships and any external funding sources.

You must submit your funding��application��along with your Full��Application by 8��January 2026.

PLEASE NOTE that the References you submit with your Ph.D. Full Application will be used as part of the scoring process for Scholarship awards. Please ensure that your Supervisor and other Referees are aware of your intention to apply for a Scholarship and that they are in a position to comment on your suitability for that scholarship application.

4. Meeting of the Selection Panel

The Scholarship Selection Panel will score all funding��applications according to the Selection Criteria below. Selection panel scores will be moderated and combined into a single ranked list. Awards will be made to the highest ranked applications.

5. Notification and acceptance of awards

COURTAULD RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS

Closing date for Ģ����Ƶ Research Scholarship applications: 8 January 2026, 17:00 GMT.

The first round of offers for Ģ����Ƶ Research Scholarships will be made before 6 March 2026.

Ģ����Ƶ Research Scholarships are open to any student fulfilling the qualifying criteria above. There are no further requisite criteria for this award in terms of personal characteristics (such as nationality) or field of study. These scholarships are awarded to a limited number of outstanding postgraduate students on the basis of academic excellence.

The scholarship will cover requisite University Fees for three years plus the opportunity to apply for a grant covering Fees for a writing up year, in addition to an annual maintenance stipend in the sum of £22,780 per annum for the first three years towards living costs (i.e. for term-time accommodation, food, household bills and course books).

Applications will be scored on the Academic Excellence Criteria listed above.

Where two or more applications for a Ģ����Ƶ Research Scholarship are tied following the academic excellence sift, regard may be had to the Widening Participation Criteria listed above in furtherance of The Ģ����Ƶ’s strategic aim of developing a diverse student body that is representative of the city in which we are located, and of the society in which we operate

Applications for Ģ����Ƶ Research Scholarships must be submitted using the Application Form for Ģ����Ƶ Scholarships (above) by THURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2026 AT 17:00 GMT

THE COURTAULD POSTGRADUATE STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPS

Closing date for PhD Postgraduate Studies Scholarship applications: 8 January 2026, 17:00 GMT.

The first round of offers for Ģ����Ƶ Postgraduate Studies Scholarships for PhD students will be made before 6 March 2026.

The Ģ����Ƶ Postgraduate Studies Scholarships are awarded to students who fulfil certain criteria with regard to personal characteristics or area of study in addition to the general qualifying criteria above. These awards vary in amount, duration and criteria from year to year. Some of these scholarships are open to both M.A. and Ph.D. students.

Where the number of applications for these scholarships exceeds the number of scholarships available, awards will be made on the basis of academic excellence; and where two or more applications are tied on academic excellence, regard will be had to Widening Participation criteria in line with the Ģ����Ƶ’s strategic aims.

Applications for Ph.D. students commencing postgraduate study within the Academic Year 2026-27 are currently being accepted for the following Scholarships:

• American Foundation for The Ģ����Ƶ Scholarship for Postgraduate Students (Any M.A. or Ph.D.)

A number of scholarships – generously funded by the American Foundation for Ģ����Ƶ Art (AFCIA) – are available to postgraduate students who are US citizens or permanent US residents and who are from a background which is underrepresented within higher education. These scholarships typically comprise a payment of £10,000 per year.

• Nicholas and Jane Ferguson Scholarship Fund for Medieval Art (M.A. History of Art or Ph.D)

This scholarship – generously funded by the Nicholas and Jane Ferguson Scholarship Fund Endowment – supports one student per year who is a Ph.D student or enrolled on the M.A. History of Art Programme and who is studying a Special Option centered on the study of Medieval Art. The value of this award averages £6,000 per year.

• Peter Fergusson Scholarship for Medieval Architecture Culture in England (Ph.D. only)

This scholarship has been made available thanks to a generous bequest by Professor Peter Fergusson (1934-2022). It will be awarded to a Ph.D. student undertaking work in the field of Medieval Architecture Culture in England. This is understood broadly to encompass the built environment from infrastructure, urban design, planned landscapes and domestic buildings to churches, castles and cathedrals; but may also include architectural representation in other forms or micro-architecture. Eligible projects should focus on England In the period between the eleventh and early sixteenth centuries.

The scholarship is comprised of��full home or overseas tuition fees��for three years plus fees for a writing up year in addition to an annual stipend of £22,780 to support the costs of living in London for the three years and an annual expenses allowance of £1,000 to support travel for research purposes. There is also an additional possibility of financial support for the scholar to organise a conference relevant to the field in their final year of study.

• Harley Research Scholarship for Conservation of Easel Paintings (Ph.D. only)

A single scholarship – generously funded by Dr. Rosamond Harley at The Ģ����Ƶ – is available to a PhD student researching the Conservation of Easel paintings. The value of this award averages at £5,000 per year.  ��

• University of London Studentship for Postgraduate Students from London (Any M.A. or Ph.D)

A number of University of London Studentships are available to any postgraduate student (M.A. or Ph.D.) whose principal address is situated within Greater London and who is from an underrepresented group in higher education. The value and number of these awards varies depending on financial need.

Applications for any one or more of the Ph.D. Ģ����Ƶ Postgraduate Studies Scholarships must be submitted using a single Application Form for Ģ����Ƶ Scholarships (below), ticking the boxes beside all scholarships for which the candidate wishes to be considered and for which the student has fulfilled all the qualifying and further criteria, by THURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2026 AT 17:00 GMT. Candidates are advised to apply for all scholarships for which they fulfil the qualifying and additional criteria.

THE MANTON SCHOLARSHIP FOR DOCTORAL RESEARCH ON BRITISH AND IRISH ART AND ARCHITECTURE

The First Manton PhD Scholarship was awarded in 2025.

The Next Award of a Manton Ph.D. Scholarship will be for Research Projects commencing in the Academic Year 2028-9

The Manton Scholarship for Doctoral Research on British and Irish Art and Architecture aims to support an academically outstanding postgraduate ‘UK Fees’��student reading for a Ph.D. centred on the study of British and Irish art and/or architecture.

The scholarship will cover requisite University Fees for three years plus Fees for a writing up year, in addition to an annual maintenance stipend for the first three years towards living costs (i.e. for term-time accommodation, food, household bills and course books).

This scholarship is offered through the generosity of the Manton Centre for the Ģ����Ƶ of British art, which is based within The Ģ����Ƶ. The Centre, named after British art collectors and philanthropists, Sir Edwin and Florence, Lady Manton, will help secure The Ģ����Ƶ’s ambition of becoming a world leader in the field of British art, and marks the continued and generous commitment of the Manton family to arts education.

The Manton Research Scholarship is open to any student holding an Offer to commence full-time studies leading to an award of a Ph.D. in the field of British or Irish art and/or architecture who fulfils the following qualifying criteria:

• Candidates for the Manton Scholarship will hold an undergraduate degree, and will normally have a Master’s degree, or be in the process of completing a Master’s degree. In some circumstances The Ģ����Ƶ will also welcome applications from candidates with sustained experience beyond their undergraduate degree level that is specifically relevant to their proposed research topic.
• At present, the Scholarship is only open to Home Students paying UK Fees.
• The Scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding postgraduate student on the basis of academic excellence. The Scholarship Awards Committee will score applications according to the criteria listed below.
• Where two or more applications for the Manton Scholarship are tied following the academic excellence sift, regard may be had to the Widening Participation Criteria listed below in furtherance of The Ģ����Ƶ’s strategic aim of developing a diverse student body that is representative of the city in which we are located, and of the society in which we operate.

EXTERNAL SOURCES OF FUNDING

Ģ����Ƶ Scholarships are limited in number and are highly competitive in nature. Students are thus advised to apply for all sources of funding for which they fulfil the criteria, including external sources of funding. Some potential sources of such funding are listed below, but this list is not comprehensive and students should explore all sources which may be open to them.

KLESCH COLLECTION SCHOLARSHIPS

The Klesch Collection offers scholarships towards the yearly cost of university fees to PhD students worldwide. PhD students are welcome to apply for a scholarship at any time after they have received an offer to commence full-time PhD study, and in any year in their programme, once they have commenced the course.

Applications will be considered from students who will focus/are focusing their studies on European and British painting of the Renaissance and Baroque periods (c. 1400–1700).

The Klesch Collection scholarship includes:

• Payment towards the yearly cost of the university fees.
• A paid internship at the collection for a minimum of 1 month.

Further details and application forms can be found��

LONDON GOODENOUGH ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

The LGAC offers scholarships payable to wards accommodation and living expenses to any student who is a national of Canada. Further details can be found��

BRITISH COUNCIL

The British Council offers a number of scholarships for non-UK postgraduate students. Further details can be found��

FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENT PROGRAM

The Fulbright Program offers a range of grants and scholarships for postgraduate students who are nationals of the United States of America. Further details can be found��

LEVERHULME TRUST

The Leverhulme Trust is an independent charity that seeks to fund blue skies research and scholarship which has the potential to generate new ideas and research breakthroughs that benefit society. The Trust also aims to support a diverse range of scholars in their educational endeavours. It focuses its efforts mainly in the UK, which has a world-class higher education research sector. The Trust has been funding research for almost 100 years. The Trust offers a number of Postgraduate awards. Further information can be found��

database contains information on over 3,000 charitable funds offering welfare and educational grants, as well as other support and services.

��is a portal for alternative sources of funding – especially charities – which can make awards (fees, maintenance, research costs) to any student regardless of subject��or nationality.�� Some governments provide loans or inancial support to students at PhD level, so it is��worth checking with your home government whether there is any support available.

COURTAULD SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTERS

The Ģ����Ƶ wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the following supporters, who have made the achievement of our founder’s vision of “Art for All” a possibility. If you would like to discuss how you could help The Ģ����Ƶ in its mission to become the world’s most ambitious, dynamic, and innovative centre for the visual arts please contact our Advancement department.